This letter is a formal submission from Pillar Nonprofit Network CEO Maureen Cassidy to the City of London’s Community and Protective Services Committee. It raises concerns that the proposed Good Neighbour Agreements, as currently drafted, could shift responsibility for complex social issues onto nonprofit service providers, create new unfunded compliance and operating costs, and ultimately reduce or disrupt essential services for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental health challenges, and substance... Read More
January 23, 2026
This letter is a formal submission from Pillar Nonprofit Network CEO Maureen Cassidy to the City of London’s Community and Protective Services Committee. It outlines Pillar’s concerns that proposed changes to the Community Grants Program, particularly restricting grants to capital projects only, would disproportionately exclude frontline and grassroots nonprofits, reduce equitable access to funding, and weaken the community services Londoners rely on. Date: January 22, 2026 Dear Chair and Members... Read More
December 5, 2025
Since 1969, Meals on Wheels has proudly supported the London community. Through fresh and frozen meal delivery and transportation to wellness related appointments, this Home and Community Care provider supports seniors and adults with disabilities with core necessities that make a real difference every day. This year, Meals on Wheels London will be joining Pillar Nonprofit Network in the Nonprofit Cares Food Drive. Through the running of an internal campaign,... Read More
December 4, 2025
Why We March began with a simple but urgent truth: when one community is targeted with hate, exclusion, or invisibility, our response must be collective, compassionate, and loud. Founded in the wake of the Pulse Nightclub Massacre, our organization emerged not only as a memorial to those tragically lost, but as a living commitment to creating safer, braver, and more connected spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in London and across Canada... Read More
November 26, 2025
London, Ontario - Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Pillar Nonprofit Network is proud to announce a $345,000 donation from RBC as part of its new approach to support Canada’s nonprofit sector . This multi-year donation will fuel the launch of Pillar’s Nonprofit Leadership Resilience Lab , an initiative designed to strengthen the resilience, capacity, and effectiveness of nonprofit leaders across Southwestern Ontario. The Nonprofit Leadership Resilience Lab responds to a... Read More
November 26, 2025
As the Business Cares Food Drive marks its 26th anniversary, the need for community support continues to grow. This year, Pillar Nonprofit Network is leading the Nonprofit Cares initiative for the first time, working alongside Business Cares to bring local nonprofits together in support of the London Food Bank. We are also excited that several Innovation Works co-tenants are joining the effort and contributing to this shared campaign. On November... Read More
November 24, 2025
In honour of Earth Day, SCAN! (Seniors for Climate Action Now) London gathered with community members at Innovation Works for a powerful documentary screening that brought climate action to the forefront in a deeply moving and accessible way. The event, made possible through the support of the Inclusive Community Events Program (ICEP), was more than just a film screening; it was a rallying call for collective action and intergenerational solidarity... Read More
November 24, 2025
For many in London, October 26, 2024, marked more than just a date on the calendar—it was the day the city saw its very first Diwali Mini-Market, thanks to The Cultural Gully and support from the Inclusive Community Events Program (ICEP). Founded by Raunak Seth and Kayley MacGregor, The Cultural Gully is a vibrant events and entertainment company rooted in Southwestern Ontario. The organization is dedicated to uniting communities by... Read More
November 19, 2025
At the November 18 Public Participation Meeting for the 2026 City Budget, Pillar CEO Maureen Cassidy spoke on behalf of the nonprofit sector. She acknowledged the real pressures facing Council, while also highlighting an important opportunity to recognize nonprofits as true partners, not just service providers. Maureen welcomed new investments in housing and homelessness supports, which align closely with what nonprofits are already doing on the ground. She emphasized that... Read More
November 19, 2025
Good afternoon Mayor Morgan, Councillors, and Budget Committee members. My name is Maureen Cassidy, and I'm here today on behalf of Pillar Nonprofit Network and the thousands of nonprofits, charities, and grassroots groups serving every neighbourhood in this city. We recognize the pressures you face - fiscal, social, and political. We also recognize the direction in this budget: investing in safety, housing, and transit while keeping the tax increase modest... Read More
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